Ocala National Forest in North Central Florida is full of outdoor opportunities for a variety of recreation. Within its 387,000 acres, visitors can swim in springs, hike part of the Florida Trail ...

Chelsey and Chris Stevens hike a section of the Florida Trail in Ocala National Forest. Researching the route For almost as long as I’ve lived in Florida, I’ve known that the state’s 1,500 ...

Yearling Trail in Ocala National Forest 29.24513, -81.64846 off FL-19, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 Located in the Ocala National Forest, the Yearling Trail is a 3.5-mile loop, or a 5.5-mile loop ...

You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it’s difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping. Ocala National Forest is meant to be explored, and the… ...

Those who prefer to get around under their own power, may wish to hike along the Florida National Scenic Trail. The first piece of the 1,400-mile trail was built in the Ocala National Forest in 1966.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A North Central Florida destination was featured in National Geographic’s “The 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025.” The magazine listed the top 25 ...

The Centennial Trail was dedicated in 2008 as part of the 100-year celebration of the Ocala National Forest. The trailhead, with parking area, restrooms and trash facilities was completed in 2013 ...